Cyber Security Today, Jan. 29, 2024 – SolarWinds demands fraud allegation be dropped, a Canadian sentenced for ransomware attacks, and more
SolarWinds demands fraud allegation be dropped, a Canadian sentenced for ransomware attacks, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, January 29th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. SolarWinds is going to court to fight the U.S. Securities
Read moreIndustry Insights: Top Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2024
2023 proved challenging for manufacturers, marked by Deloitte‘s research indicating contraction in the sector due to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and climate change. Predictions for 2024 also paint a bleak picture, urging modern manufacturers to scrutinize processes, supply chains, and automation levels to thrive in this demanding environment. Tailored ERP
Read moreByju’s cuts valuation ask to $250M in rights issue amid cash crunch
Byju’s, the world’s most valuable edtech startup, has cut its valuation ask to $250 million in a rights issue it launched Monday as the Indian firm works to address its working capital needs. The startup is looking to raise $200 million in the rights issue, a capital it said is
Read moreHashtag Trending Jan.29- LLMs learn to hide dishonest behaviour; Tech layoffs a strategic move? 90 per cent of spreadsheets have errors
AI models can learn to hide their dishonest behaviour, Open AI is making it easy for anyone to call multiple GPTs from a single conversation, are mass layoffs with huge earnings and share values a strategic thing for big tech? And a study claims that 90 per cent of spreadsheets
Read moreNavigating the Cryptocurrency Market with AI-Powered Analysis
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, where volatility is the norm and market dynamics can change in the blink of an eye, investors are continually seeking tools that can provide a competitive edge. One such revolutionary tool is AI-driven sentiment analysis, a technology that has been reshaping the
Read moreArc’s new iPhone browser wants to be your search companion
The Browser Company launched the Arc’s first iPhone companion app last year, allowing users to save links for consumption on the desktop application later. The firm has now released a new mobile app, called Arc Search, that aims to focus on the search experience. The marquee AI-powered feature of the
Read moreY Combinator President Garry Tan publishes a menacing tweet before deleting it, apologizing: “Die slow motherf*ckers”
Garry Tan, whose success in Silicon Valley has likely inspired many of the founders he mentors, is once again attracting attention for his posts on the social platform X. On Friday night, the Y Combinator president, investor, and former entrepreneur, published a post that might have prompted some to wonder
Read moreIndia’s Uber-rival BluSmart pumps up EV charging with $25M investment
BluSmart, an Indian ride-hailing startup that competes with Uber and homegrown rival Ola with its all-electric fleet, is looking to boost its battery charging infrastructure as the South Asian nation currently has limited charging stations but aims to expand its electric vehicle (EV) base. The Gurugram-based startup has received fresh
Read moreIndian state government fixes website bugs that exposed residents’ sensitive documents
An Indian state government has fixed security issues impacting its website that exposed the sensitive documents and personal information of millions of residents. The bugs existed on the Rajasthan government website related to Jan Aadhaar, a state program to provide a single identifier to families and individuals in the state
Read moreWhat went wrong at Cruise, a pivot at Vroom and a home for Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer
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